VOICED : Indígenas de Ecuador demandan a china PetroOriental por cambio climático

Indigenous people from the Ecuadorian Amazon have filed a lawsuit against the Chinese state company Petro Oriental, accusing it of contributing to climate change by burning gas during oil extraction. The Huaorani community leaders from Miwaguno are seeking justice for the environmental and social impacts they face. Oil is a major economic driver for Ecuador, but it comes with significant environmental costs. Environmentalists suggest using the gas for electricity generation instead of burning it, though this requires investment. The Huaorani, who own vast lands, face challenges as the state retains subsurface rights, impacting their traditional lifestyle.

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